Image Compressor
Reduce image file size.
Private — runs in your browser Instant results
Higher quality keeps more detail and creates a larger file.
Select an image to inspect, resize, convert, and remove metadata.
Introduction
Your files and text are processed locally in your browser and are never uploaded.
What is Image Compressor?
Choose an image, select an output format, and lower the JPG or WebP quality when a smaller file matters more than perfect detail. PNG behaves differently because it is generally lossless.
Definition: Image Compressor re-encodes an image locally to reduce file size while you control its output format and quality.
How it works
- Choose a supported file in the Image Compressor upload area.
- Choose the available processing options, then start the operation.
- The result is generated locally in your browser; files and entered values are not sent to our servers.
- Use the related tools below when you need a different image editing task.
Worked example
Example: Using the Image Compressor
Inputs: Enter values relevant to image editing — for example, the measurements or amounts described in the tool fields above.
- Open the Image Compressor and review the input fields.
- Enter your values and review the instant result panel.
- Adjust inputs to compare scenarios side by side.
You receive an immediate reduce image file size — useful for planning and comparison.
Use cases
- Preparing a photo for email or a web upload
- Converting a large PNG to a smaller JPG or WebP
- Removing image metadata during a local re-export
Advantages
- Browser-based processing — entered values and selected files are not sent to our servers
- No account required
- Instant results with a clean, readable interface
Limitations
- This tool does not promise a smaller file in every format or quality setting.
- PNG quality is not comparable to JPG/WebP quality.
- Transparent pixels are lost when exporting to JPG.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Image Compressor free to use?
- Yes. Image Compressor on The Daily Tools is completely free, requires no account, and runs entirely in your browser.
- Does The Daily Tools store my inputs?
- No. Your numbers and text never leave your device. The Daily Tools has no backend database for calculator inputs.
- Who should use the Image Compressor?
- Anyone who needs to complete a image editing task locally in a browser.
- How accurate is the Image Compressor?
- The tool follows the selected format or processing method locally in your browser. It is not an estimate.
- Can I use the Image Compressor on mobile?
- Yes. The Daily Tools is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops.
Sources & references
Key points
- Image Compressor is a free, browser-based file-processing tool for reduce image file size.
- Reduce image file size.
- Private, browser-only processing
- Files stay in your browser while processing
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